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Is A Placebo A Sham If You Know It's A Fake And It Still Works?

Placebos are commonly thought of as fake treatments that people think are real. But they may be helpful even if you know they're fake. (Getty Images)
Placebos are commonly thought of as fake treatments that people think are real. But they may be helpful even if you know they're fake. (Getty Images)

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